An adult patient at an outpatient clinic has been prescribed the antibiotic tetracycline HCI. What should the nurse include in the patient’s teaching plan?

Choice A rationaleTetracycline should not be consumed with milk or antacids. These substances contain calcium, which can bind to tetracycline in the stomach and reduce its absorption and effectiveness.Choice B rationaleTetracycline can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, increasing the risk of sunburn. Patients should be advised to protect their skin from sunlight while taking this medication.Choice C rationaleTaking tetracycline with orange juice is not recommended. Citrus fruits and juices contain calcium, which can bind to tetracycline in the stomach and reduce its absorption and effectiveness.Choice D rationaleReturning to the clinic weekly for serum drug level checks is not typically necessary for patients taking tetracycline. While regular follow-up appointments may be needed to monitor the patient’s response to treatment, weekly serum drug level checks are not a standard part of tetracycline therapy.